Bahrain player sentenced for protesting
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MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahrain’s main opposition party says one of the detained national team players has been convicted of participating in anti-government protests and sentenced to two years in prison.<\/p>\n
Al Wefaq party says in a statement that Mohammed Hubail was convicted and sentenced on Thursday during closed-door proceedings in Bahrain’s special security court. The court was set up under martial law imposed in March to quell Shiite-led demonstrations against a Sunni monarchy.<\/p>\n
At least two of his teammates, including Hubail’s brother and Bahrain soccer star Alaa, have been in custody since the crackdown began.<\/p>\n
More than 150 athletes, coaches and referees have also been suspended for their alleged involvement in protests. …source<\/a><\/p>\n